Mom's Best Ever Split Pea Soup
This split pea soup is creamy, hearty, and comforting, just like Mom used to make. Packed with split peas, veggies, and flavorful seasonings, it's perfect for cozy family dinners.
Equipment
- Large Soup Pot
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Wooden Spoon
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ingredients
Soup Base
- 2 cups dried split peas rinsed and sorted
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper adjust to taste
- 2 bay leaves bay leaves
- 1 tsp thyme dried
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables and peas: Dice the onion, carrots, and celery. Rinse and sort the split peas to remove any debris.
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large soup pot, sauté the onions, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes over medium heat until fragrant and softened.
- Add broth, peas, and seasonings: Stir in the chicken or vegetable broth, split peas, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer the soup: Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 1 to 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until peas are tender and soup thickens.
- Blend if desired: For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender to partially or fully blend the soup. Remove bay leaves before serving.
- Serve and enjoy: Ladle the split pea soup into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs or croutons if desired. Enjoy warm and comforting!